ARC has introduced a new optional Short Front Bumper for its recently released A11 competition level 1:10 Electric Touring Car. Compared with standard kit bumper, the short bumper has 10mm more space between bodyshell and bumper and is also 2.5 grams lighter. The bumper is required when using some GT realistic bodyshells on the A11.
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Establishing itself as one of the major annual races on the international 1:12 calendar, the Belgian based Masters of Foam has announced the 2026 edition will run from October 23-25th. Hosted by Miniatuur Racing Club Zwevegem, the 2025 edition of the race attracted over 150 entries with British racer Ollie Payne doing the double. Also counting 1:12 World Champion Alexander Hagberg as a previous champion, Masters of Foam returns to the same venue as last year, the OC De Spoele venue located in Zwevegem in the province of West Flanders which is in the North East of the country.
Source: Masters of Foam [Facebook]
Further expanding their 3D Print Crystal surface tool collection box series, Takashima D-13 is now offering a solution for the Hudy 1:8 Set-up System. Having previous had a case for the Slovakian tool manufacturer’s 1:10 Set-up System, the 1:8 option of Set-up System collection box also comes complete with a stand and is designed to store and protect the gauges from potential bending during travel.
Thai 1:28 manufacturer G-Force Racing has introduced this LRS Front (Long Arm Suspension) for its GP-1 kit which it released last November. It is designed to elevate the chassis performance with improved stability, smoother steering response, and enhanced front-end grip, especially under high-speed cornering and technical sections. By extending the arm length, LRS optimises suspension geometry, reducing twitchiness while increasing control and consistency. The result is a more predictable driving feel that allows drivers to push harder with confidence. Built for compatibility with modern 1:28 platforms, the LRS system integrates seamlessly with high-performance components while maintaining a lightweight and durable structure.
Source: G-Force RC [gforcerc.com]
New from Marc Rheinard’s MR33 brand is this Y-Type 2.0mm Carbon Topdeck for the Awesomatix A800RR Electric Touring Car. Due to it’s very different shape, it changes the flex characteristics and is highly recommended when running a steel chassis. The top deck can be fitted at both the front and rear, opening up new tuning options when it comes to the overall flex of the car.
Source: Tonisport [tonisport.de]
Having unveiled the car to the world at the Nuremberg Toy Fair in Germany at the end of January, with the actual release of the kit nearing Tamiya has released official images and details for their latest competition 1:10 Electric Touring Car. While we have since photographed the TRF421X of Souta Goto at the legendary TITC race in Fenruary, where the Japanese driver showed its capabilities by putting the car in the A-Main, official photographs from Tamiya always get the iconic brand’s world wide fan base excited. While Tamiya don’t officially have a pro TRF race team like they once had, the TRF421X will sell itself with the Japanese manufacturer announcing the kits will be ‘On sale around May 30, 2026’. Unlike other manufacturer’s in touring car, Tamiya don’t do big galleries!
Asia’s RC racing governing body FEMCA has announced that the impressive new X-RC Complex in Lam Dong, Vietnam, will now not host the inaugural Asian 1:8 Nitro GT Championship due to the delayed opening of the areas new airport. Announced last November and originally scheduled to take place from July 17-19th, the event had attracted a lot of European interest with World Champion Alessio Mazzeo, European Champion Natanaele Senesi, and Spanish Champion Raul Daras Anton all intending to travel to the inaugural race that crowns the official Champion of Asia. With Vietnam hoping to return to host a future edition of the championship once the airport is opened, it appears Australia has stepped in in offering to host the 2026 event with the moved also expected to result in a new date being scheduled. Making the announcement on Facebook, FEMCA posted, ‘Racers, due to the airport opening being delayed, the journey to the new track will take on extra logistical challenge and will not be ideal. After discussions with the the organizer, it was decided that XRC will not host the race this year and will come back again when the new airport has finally been opened allowing for easier access to the venue. Another venue/country has come forward to request hosting the race and they are in the final process of getting everything in place. Announcements will follow once confirmation is provided.’
Source: FEMCA [Facebook]
Continuing its process to reschedule the 1:12 and ISTC World Championships which should have concluded over the Easter weekend, IFMAR has e-mailed all registered drivers for the cancelled Chinese event a questionnaire to seek their input on 3 new potential host venues. Forced to cancel the originally planned back to back 1:12 and Touring Car Worlds just two weeks before it was due to start after the Hongyu GDC track failed to secure the necessary government approvals, the governing body are now in discussions with tracks in three countries in the FEMCA Bloc who have expressed interest in staging the championships. GRC (Galerno Racing Circuit) in Seoul in South Korea has the option to host the ISTC on its outdoor track and 1:12 on its indoor facility. HUGE RC in Bangkok, Thailand, which has hosted two Nitro Touring Car World Championships, can host both categories indoor, while John Grant International Raceway in Sydney Australia, hosts of both a 1:8 Onroad and 1:8 GT World Championship can run both events outdoor. Racers have been asked to rate each venue as Preferred, Acceptable, or Undesirable. In terms of timing racers have been asked to choose from periods of Early August 2026 – Late August 2026, Mid October 2026 – Early November 2026, Mid November 2026 – Early December 2026, Late January 2027 – Early March 2027, or Mid March 2027 – Late April 2027. Responses to the survey will be shared amongst the IFMAR Board of Directors and representatives from each of the four IFMAR member Blocs with racers having until the 20th April 2026 to contribute their input so IFMAR can progress with planning.
Source: IFMAR [Facebook]
